IFF

Production Operator

IFF  •  Plant City, FL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients:​ Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.​.​

The role is based on New Century, KS (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

  • Safely operate packaging and production equipment while maintaining efficiency and product quality standards.
  • Package, label, code, and mark finished products accurately and in compliance with established procedures.
  • Complete product sampling activities and communicate results and material needs with Quality and Laboratory teams.
  • Maintain accurate production records and documentation throughout the shift.
  • Support equipment changeovers and line transitions to ensure minimal downtime and production continuity.
  • Inspect packaging materials and report quality concerns, defects, or abnormalities to leadership.
  • Communicate equipment performance issues and operational concerns to Operators, Leads, and Supervisors.
  • Assist other production lines and support team members to meet operational goals and customer requirements.
  • Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all safety procedures and reporting incidents or near misses.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and verbal directions accurately.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and compliance standards.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
  • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and other business systems.
  • Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the majority of the shift.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders while working safely in a production environment.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across shifts and departments.

How You Would Stand Out

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, food, flavor, ingredient, or chemical production environment.
  • Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), or similar quality standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

  • Join a global leader in creating ingredients and solutions that enrich everyday life.
  • Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where safety is our top priority.
  • Build valuable manufacturing and operations experience with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Be part of a culture that values integrity, respect, accountability, and innovation.
  • Contribute to products that serve customers across industries around the world.
  • Receive competitive pay, benefits, and resources that support your wellbeing and success.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

IFF

About IFF

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.

With ~22,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers and 33,000 customers worldwide, we turn possibilities into reality by redefining the limits of science and nature to create a more positive, sustainable future for all.

Visit us at www.iff.com to learn how our real-deal experts approach work with an entrepreneurial mindset, working lockstep to defy expectations and create industry-defining solutions that do more good for people and planet

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
iff.com
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